Statement on Ukraine by European Parliament’s leaders (February 24) Parliament’s President and group leaders adopted the following statement on Russia’s military attack on Ukraine, and announced an extraordinary plenary session for next Tuesday. The European Parliament Conference of Presidents was convened by President Roberta Metsola this morning to discuss our response to Russia’s invasion into […]
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Partnership and cooperation agreement between the European Union and Colombia
In his address to MEPs, Colombian President Iván Duque welcomed EU support for the country’s peace process and for hosting displaced Venezuelans. Speaking at the start of Parliament’s session, EP President Roberta Metsola conveyed her solidarity with the victims of Colombia’s decades-long conflict. President Metsola also acknowledged that Colombia has led by example in welcoming […]
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The ninth U.S.-EU Energy Council
The ninth U.S.-EU Energy Council met in Washington, D.C. on February 7, chaired by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm, EU High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell Fontelles, and European Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson. The Ambassador of France to the United States Philippe Etienne represented the Presidency of the […]
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How Maastricht changed Europe
The Maastricht Treaty established the European Union, paved the way for the single currency: the euro and created EU citizenship. The Maastricht Treaty was signed on 7 February 1992 and had a profound impact on the development of European integration. The EU, as we know it today, owes its name and its nature to a […]
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Joint statement by President von der Leyen and President Biden
Joint statement by President von der Leyen and President Biden on U.S.-EU cooperation on energy security We are jointly committed to Europe’s energy security and sustainability and to accelerating the global transition to clean energy. We also share the objective of ensuring the energy security of Ukraine and the progressive integration of Ukraine with […]
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Brussels funds 2.8 million to relocate dismissed Nissan workers
This funding will help redundant workers find new jobs through tailored guidance and counselling, support in developing new skills and help in starting their own business. Spain applied for EGF support to help laid off workers at ten Nissan suppliers in the car industry, following Nissan’s announcement to close its production plant in Catalonia, as […]
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Speech by President Von der Leyen at the World Economic Forum
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, addressed the Davos Forum today, January 20, with a speech on the main challenges facing the world today. Here are some excerpts of the most significant ideas from her speech. European democracy, an engine of trust There is a question that has persisted since the […]
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Meeting of Secretary of State Blinken with Spanish Foreign Minister Albares
During his first official trip to Washington, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation held meetings with top officials of the U.S. Administration and representatives of international institutions. The Minister was accompanied by Secretaries of State Ángeles Moreno Bau and Juan Fernández Trigo, who held meetings with their respective U.S. counterparts. The visit […]
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REACT-EU: Spain receives 382.7 million to fight COVID-19 and facilitate the green and digital transition
2022 has started with a new investment in Spain as the European Commission has granted 382.7 million euros to Spain within the framework of Next Generation EU, through the REACT-EU funds. This additional funding under the European Regional Development Fund is added to twelve 2014-2020 operational programmes to help the health system fighting the coronavirus pandemic […]
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